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Empowering Women Migrants Through Coalition-Based Activism
In Bangladesh, addressing gender-based violence among female labor migrants requires innovative and collaborative approaches. As part of the Promoting Effective, Responsive, and Inclusive Governance (PERI) Program, the Coalition for Fairer […] -
She Can: The Asia Foundation Launches Empowerment Program for Women in West Kalimantan With the DBS Foundation
In partnership with the DBS Foundation, The Asia Foundation has launched She Can – Accelerating Financial Inclusion for Marginalized Women. The collaboration will support women in West Kalimantan by providing […] -
Thai App Transforms Access to National Childcare Data
Despite women’s labor force participation being historically high in Thailand, there has been a significant decline over the past decade, due to the rising burden of childcare and eldercare. Without […] -
Empowering Women in Shaviyani Atoll Maaungoodhoo, Maldives with Hydroponic Technology
Hydroponic technology – the method of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil- is revolutionary for the island of Shaviyani Atoll Maaungoodhoo in the Maldives. Hydroponics is […] -
Let’s Read Helps Advance Indonesian Literacy
Indonesia has long faced challenges in reading literacy, ranking among the lowest-performing nations globally. This pressing reality highlights the urgent need to enhance reading skills and cultivate a love for […] -
The State of Bangladesh’s Political Governance, Development, and Society: According to its Citizens 2024
A Citizens’ Perception Survey, 2024, on governance, development, and society was conducted jointly by The Asia Foundation and the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development of BRAC University. A total […] -
Bay of Bengal Conversation 2024: The Asia Foundation continues its ties
With an incredible turnout of 200 speakers, 300 delegates, and 800 participants from 80 countries, the third edition of the Bay of Bengal Conversation (BoBC) was a resounding success, cementing […] -
Let’s Read and BRAC University to make reading more fun for children
Last week, Let’s Read Bangladesh and BRAC University hosted “Translating Stories for Young Minds,” a workshop that inspired students to make reading more accessible for children. The event combined hands-on […] -
Initial Evidence on the Relevance of ‘Development Entrepreneurship’ Outside of the Philippines
This study explores the applicability of the development entrepreneurship (DE) model beyond its Philippine origins. Drawing from three case studies in Kenya, Vanuatu, and Indonesia, the research investigates how politically […] -
Indonesia Launches Data-Powered Innovation to Tackle Extreme Poverty
Indonesia is a rising powerhouse in Southeast Asia, committed to eradicating extreme poverty by 2024. While the country’s poverty rate has declined to 1.1% in 2023, provinces like East Nusa […]
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